The essay begins by providing a brief account of the peculiar nature of the trajectory of democra... more The essay begins by providing a brief account of the peculiar nature of the trajectory of democratization in Sri Lanka that has not only widened democracy horizontally, but also has contributed towards deepening ethnic divisions and antagonisms. This essay argues that democracy is the hegemonic ideology in Sri Lanka despite many anomalies in its functioning. However, this clear unanimity with regard to the choice between democracy and authoritarianism disappears when it comes to the nitty-gritty of democracy and its functioning. The paper argues
august 8, 2020 vol lV nos 32 & 33 EPW Economic & Political Weekly 64 Pradeep Peiris (pnpeiris@gma... more august 8, 2020 vol lV nos 32 & 33 EPW Economic & Political Weekly 64 Pradeep Peiris (pnpeiris@gmail.com) is senior lecturer, Department of Political Science and Public Policy, University of Colombo. Hasini Lecamwasam (hasinilecamwasam@rocketmail.com) is a lecturer (probationary), Department of Political Science, University of Peradeniya. Caste-based Differentiation in Sinhalese Society Role of Buddhism and Democracy
The essay begins by providing a brief account of the peculiar nature of the trajectory of democra... more The essay begins by providing a brief account of the peculiar nature of the trajectory of democratization in Sri Lanka that has not only widened democracy horizontally, but also has contributed towards deepening ethnic divisions and antagonisms. This essay argues that democracy is the hegemonic ideology in Sri Lanka despite many anomalies in its functioning. However, this clear unanimity with regard to the choice between democracy and authoritarianism disappears when it comes to the nitty-gritty of democracy and its functioning. The paper argues
august 8, 2020 vol lV nos 32 & 33 EPW Economic & Political Weekly 64 Pradeep Peiris (pnpeiris@gma... more august 8, 2020 vol lV nos 32 & 33 EPW Economic & Political Weekly 64 Pradeep Peiris (pnpeiris@gmail.com) is senior lecturer, Department of Political Science and Public Policy, University of Colombo. Hasini Lecamwasam (hasinilecamwasam@rocketmail.com) is a lecturer (probationary), Department of Political Science, University of Peradeniya. Caste-based Differentiation in Sinhalese Society Role of Buddhism and Democracy
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